Skinny horse? They might need more than food
If your horse is thin, extra food may not be the only answer. There are several other factors that can impact a horse’s ability to maintain a good weight.
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Author: Juliet M Getty
Omega 3 balancing act: Is your horse getting enough?
Most commercially fortified feeds contain more omega 6s than omega 3s, which creates an imbalance that can result in elevated inflammation throughout the horse’s body.
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Herbs and nutrients may help calm your horse’s allergies
While pharmaceuticals may have their place in extreme allergic reactions, choosing natural remedies will not only relieve symptoms but will help the body heal.
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Lecithin shows promise in equine ulcer prevention and treatment
Many veterinarians are finding the use of lecithin, along with apple pectin, to be very intriguing in its apparent health benefits in preventing and treating gastric lesions.
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Can there be quality of life for the overweight, insulin resistant horse?
Honoring and respecting the way a horse is designed is the key to quality living. It means a life without daily suffering and fear. And it means a life where your horse can make choices.
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Towards a terrific topline: How nutrition can help
Is your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.
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Cribbing collars don’t work: Here’s why
Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.
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Chia seeds – nature’s tiny miracle the latest equine “superfood”
Chia seeds are a whole food worth considering to provide essential fatty acids in their correct proportion. Here’s a look at this tiny miracle of nature and how it can benefit your horses.
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Protein power: What your horse needs, and how to feed it
“Why should you care about the protein quality of your horse’s diet, and what whole food protein sources are available?”
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Cannabidiol (CBD) and horses: What is it good for?
Cannabis sativa L. is the “umbrella term” for the plants known as hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is particularly high in THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive “high.” CBD, on the other hand, does not create this effect.
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Help! My horse has ulcers – what supplements should I feed?
The cause of most ulcers is not having access to forage at all times, 24/7, all day and all night.
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Salt vs. electrolyte supplements – an important distinction
Sweating from work, or heat and humidity increases a horse’s need for salt. It also increases the need for other electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
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The need for feed: Here’s how to feed your ageing horse
There are fairly predictable changes, however, that go along with growing old, no matter what age they become noticeable.
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Five things that all horses need
No fancy new feed or supplement will truly matter without first meeting five foundational principles that are true for all horses, regardless of age, breed, condition, or purpose.
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The protein problem: Why horses need more than you think
Four directions amino acids can take – and the importance of feeding several protein sources.
Read more So long, soy: Hemp gaining popularity among horse owners
The love affair with soy is starting to fade. An increasing number of horse feed manufacturers are coming out with soy-free lines following consumer demand.
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Empty fields, captive horses: Why stabling can be harmful to your horse
All body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound.
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Keep calm and carry on: Four favorite calming supplements
Restricting forage where the stomach becomes empty is the main cause of behavioral issues.
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Three feeding myths that make for an unhealthy horse
Feeding misconceptions can occur when well-meaning horse owners try to do their best for their equines.
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Laminitis alert: “Double trouble” for horses cause autumn insulin rise
When the nighttime temperature remains below 41°F (5°C) for 2 to 3 weeks, cool season grasses are high in non-structural carbohydrates, even in the daytime.
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